Open AccessMultiple supernumerary teeth and odontoma in the maxilla: A case report
Author(s) -
Pooja Sood,
Brinda Patil,
Brinda Suhas Godhi,
Devi Charan Shetty
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.62528
Subject(s) - supernumerary , maxilla , medicine , dentistry , supernumerary tooth , orthodontics , radiography , anterior maxilla , radiology
Most supernumerary impacted teeth are located in the anterior maxillary region. They are classified according to their form and location. Their presence may give rise to a variety of clinical problems. The detection of supernumerary teeth is best achieved by thorough clinical and radiographic examination. Their management should form part of a comprehensive treatment plan. This article presents an overview of the diagnostic problems associated with multiple supernumerary impacted teeth and includes a discussion of the classification, diagnosis, and management of this difficult clinical entity.